N. BITTNER (*1786) after DE PIAN (*1784), Pyrus and Astiager, theatre backdrop, around 1818, Etching Norbert Bittner (1786 - 1851 ) after Antonio de Pian (1784 Venice - 1851 Vienna): Pyrus and Astiager, theatre backdrop with magnificent orientalising sanctuary or throne room, c. 1818, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "N. Bittner f. N. 37 / de Pian invt.". At the lower part inscribed: "Pyrus und Astiager". Date: c. 1818 Description: The artwork shows a perspective interior view of monumental architecture. Richly detailed columns support a geometric ceiling pattern, while the interior is decorated with sculptures, volutes and ornaments. A central incidence of light emphasises the depth of the room, the end point of which is formed by a sun motif. The engraving combines elements of the Renaissance and Mannerism and illustrates the richness of design of imaginary architecture. Source: Norbert Bittner (1786 -1851 ) Theaterdecorationen nach den Original Skitzen des k.k. Hof Theater Mahlers Anton de Pian, gestochen und verlegt von Norbert Bittner, um, 1818, No. 37 | Theater, Landscape, Architecture Keywords: architecture; interior view; columns; perspective; geometric pattern; ceiling; light; depth; ornaments; sun motif; Mannerism; Renaissance; sculptures; volutes; imaginary; work of art; engraving; richness of detail; architectural art; interior design, 19th century, Romanticism, Architecture, Austria, Vienna, Size: Paper: 17,5 cm x 21,8 cm (6,9 x 8,6 in), Plate: 13,3 cm x 15,5 cm (5,2 x 6,1 in)